DOING FOR Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

doing for

phrase

present participle of do for, chiefly British

as in administering (to)

to attend to the needs and comforts of I trust him to do for my kids while I am at work.

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as in destroying

to deprive of life The long journey on foot nearly did for her.

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As a survivor of gun violence, Hardy will have plenty looking after his physical fitness, particularly as a premier player at an SEC football program.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
As for whether the notoriety felt scary or overwhelming at any point, Cooper credited his mom for looking after him.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

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The change does not mean Publix is doing away with express checkout altogether.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
This boot’s shaft circumference is a godsend for women with wider-than-average calves, doing away with that constricting feeling once and for all.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

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